Spotlighting groundbreaking research and the voices of the scholars driving it forward, this series highlights conversations with researchers about the questions, methods, and discoveries shaping today’s academic landscape.
Research Spotlight Series
- File CaptionDr. Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo is a medical anthropologist studying how social networks and culture shape access to healthcare and education. She leads the AQUASS (Advancing Quality and Uniform Access through the Social Sciences) Research Lab at The University of South Florida investigating how structural, cultural, and behavioral factors influence access, decision-making, and equity in health and educational systems.
- File CaptionDr. Jeff Russell introduces us to his research at the intersection of performance art and athlete health. As Director of Science and Health in Artistic Performance (SHAPe) at Ohio University, Dr. Russell leads a community-engaged research group exploring concussions, injuries, and healthcare access across performing arts disciplines—from dance and music to theater, film, marching band, and especially stunt performers.
- File CaptionWe sit down with Dr. Joseph Wellman, Director of the SHADE Lab at The University of Mississippi to discuss his research into prejudice, stigma, and bias. Discover what inspired his work, the challenges he's faced, and the real‑world impact his findings are poised to make.